How a 100-Year-Old Company Is Using AI Agents to
Transform Their Operations
Mark Rohde, Chief Business Integration Officer at Andis, the iconic hair clipper brand, sits down with MCA Connect to share the real journey, the strategy, the use cases, and the measurable outcomes.
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Agentic AI Strategic Approach
Video Short: Slotting Agent Implementation Use Case
Video Short: Incremental Approach vs. Larger Bets
Video Short: Outcomes Through Collaboration
more than just agents
End-to-end strategic approach to AI
Sure, our agents are powerful. But MCA Connect gives you staying power too… with
everything you need to start fast, scale quickly, and keep momentum.
Fast Track for AI
Jumpstart AI in just one week
Gain clarity, direction, and a ready-to-execute plan for AI implementation. In as little as one week, you’ll walk away with a strategic AI adoption roadmap tailored to your business, industry, and goals.
What to expect:
Why it’s different:
Data Value Assessment
Unlock AI value from your existing data.
You already have the data—now turn it into actionable insights and measurable AI impact. Our Data Value Assessment (DVA) identifies how your organization is using data today, uncovers gaps, and lays out a phased plan to maximize ROI from AI initiatives. In just a few days, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap for smarter, AI-driven decision-making.
What to expect:
Why it’s different:
Outcome:
Clients like TOPS Products, Subaru of Indiana, and Heico Companies have used DVA to accelerate AI adoption, uncover untapped opportunities, and make smarter, faster decisions. DVA gives you the Ferrari… and the roadmap to drive it.
AI-powered demand forecasting
Predict demand. Reduce risk. Increase profit.
MCA Connect Demand Genius™ uses advanced AI forecasting to give you a sharper view of what’s coming — so you can stock smarter, reduce waste, and keep customers happy.
What to expect:
Better forecasts mean fewer surprises — and more opportunities to grow.
Unified data and AI-powered industry insights
The AI-ready foundation for manufacturing & distribution.
MCA Connect Inspire Platform® connects your data, processes, and people, giving your AI agents the context they need to perform at their best.
What to expect:
It’s more than infrastructure — it’s the launchpad for your AI-driven transformation.
Managed Services & Support
Your AI, always on and always improving.
AI success isn’t just about the launch — it’s about keeping momentum. With MCA Connect’s Managed Services, you get proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and enhancements to ensure your agents, integrations, and AI workflows continue delivering value.
What to expect:
Think of it as an AI pit crew — always fine-tuning, so your business keeps running at peak performance.